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The voting age should be lowered to 16
Opinion by politicas on 19 Aug 07
Tags: politics, voting, votes at 16, voting age, young people
Category: Society >> Politics
Country: Europe >> United Kingdom
votes: 95 views: 1161
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I think that: If the government want young people to become more engaged in politics then they should lower the voting age to 16.

Because: If you have to pay tax at 16, then you should be allowed to vote. 16 year-olds are just as capable as any other age group to make an informed decision about which candidate to vote for.

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Does It Matter?

2007-08-19 10:03

Few young people vote anyway, but under the present voting system I wouldn't mind even the insane voting because their votes make no difference.

Ben Votes:494 Cash:$100.10 Points:30,930

Get them interested young

2007-09-14 10:48

If people are able to get married and pay tax at 16 then they should be given the right to vote. Involve young people and get them interested and let them know that they can make a difference if they use that vote.

sharkli Votes:1721 Cash:$825.11 Points:68,576

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